It is better to rise from life as from a banquet – neither thirsty nor drunken. – Aristotle Category: Moderation
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. – Saint Augustine of Hippo Category: Moderation
The other side of it is that, despite all that, people reach out to poetry at the key moments in their lives. – Paul Muldoon Category: Poetry
You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. – Walt Disney Category: Adversity
Marriage is popular because it combines the maximum of temptation with the maximum of opportunity. – George Bernard Shaw Category: Marriage
I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions. – James Michener Category: Writing